microwave
gb/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/ us/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/
A2
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 6800
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
संज्ञा
A2
entity
1
electric kitchen appliance for heating
A small machine in the kitchen that uses waves to heat or cook food very fast.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
to put [food] in the microwave
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes say *"put it on the microwave"* when they mean *"put it in the microwave"*. Use "in" when you mean inside the appliance.
समानार्थी शब्द
microwave oven (More formal and complete term; often used in product descriptions or technical writing.)
विलोम शब्द
conventional oven (Uses hot air or gas instead of microwave radiation and usually cooks more slowly.)
शब्द-संयोजन
put it in the microwave
|heat it in the microwave
|clean the microwave
|a new microwave
|microwave oven
विषय
daily life
|home
|food
|daily_life
|food_drink
उदाहरण
- Just put the leftovers in the microwave for two minutes.
- Our old microwave broke, so we had to buy a new one.
- She reheated her coffee in the office microwave.
- The instructions say not to put metal in the microwave.
- He forgot his lunch in the microwave and it went cold again.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- I heat my food in the microwave.
- We have a small microwave in the kitchen.
- Do not put this plastic bowl in the microwave.
- She bought a new microwave for her flat.
- He uses the microwave to warm his soup.
क्रिया
B1
action
2
cook or heat in a microwave
To make food or a drink hot by putting it in a microwave oven.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
to microwave [food or drink]
आम गलती:
Some learners say *"I make it hot in the microwave"* instead of the more natural verb *"microwave"*, as in *"I microwave it"*. Also, avoid saying *"I warm it with microwave"*; use *"in the microwave"*.
समानार्थी शब्द
heat up (More general; can use any method of heating, not just a microwave.)
विलोम शब्द
chill (Means to make something cold, the opposite of heating it in a microwave.)
शब्द-संयोजन
microwave leftovers
|microwave a meal
|microwave the milk
|microwave frozen food
|microwave it for [time]
विषय
daily life
|food
|daily_life
|food_drink
उदाहरण
- I'll just microwave some soup for lunch.
- Microwave the rice for one minute before serving.
- She microwaved the milk so the baby’s bottle would be warm.
- You can microwave this frozen pizza straight from the freezer.
- He quickly microwaved his coffee after it went cold.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- I microwave my dinner every night.
- Please microwave the vegetables for three minutes.
- She microwaved her tea because it was cold.
- You can microwave this meal in its box.
- He microwaves his breakfast when he is late.
adjective
B1
property
3
for cooking or use in microwaves
Says that something, like food or a bowl, is made for use in a microwave oven.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
microwave [noun]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes write *"safe for microwave"* instead of the common adjective phrase *"microwave safe"*, as in *"This bowl is microwave safe."* Also, *"microwave food"* can mean food to be cooked in a microwave, not food made of microwaves.
समानार्थी शब्द
ready-made (Often used for meals that only need heating; does not specifically mention a microwave.)
विलोम शब्द
oven-baked (Describes food meant for a conventional oven, contrasting with food designed for microwaving.)
शब्द-संयोजन
microwave meal
|microwave dinner
|microwave popcorn
|microwave-safe container
|microwave recipe
विषय
daily life
|food
|home
|daily_life
|food_drink
उदाहरण
- She grabbed a microwave meal from the freezer.
- Microwave popcorn is one of his favorite snacks.
- Always use a microwave-safe bowl for heating soup.
- This plate is not microwave safe and may crack.
- He prefers microwave dinners when he gets home late from work.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- I ate a microwave meal for lunch.
- We made microwave popcorn for the movie.
- Use a microwave-safe cup for your tea.
- She bought some microwave dinners at the store.
- This plastic box is not microwave safe.
unknown
technical
C1
entity
4
short-wavelength electromagnetic radiation
A type of invisible energy wave, shorter than radio waves, used in ovens, phones, and radar machines.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
a microwave with [frequency/wavelength]
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse the scientific sense with the kitchen appliance and say things like *"The microwave travels through space"* when they mean *"microwaves"* as waves. The scientific sense is usually used in the plural when talking about the waves themselves.
समानार्थी शब्द
microwave radiation (More explicit technical term; emphasizes the energy form rather than the wave itself.)
विलोम शब्द
direct current (Represents electrical flow without electromagnetic wave propagation, contrasting with wave-based microwaves.)
शब्द-संयोजन
microwave radiation
|microwave frequency
|microwave signal
|microwave band
|absorb microwaves
विषय
science
|technology
उदाहरण
- Water molecules absorb microwave radiation and convert it into heat.
- The device operates at a microwave frequency of 2.45 GHz.
- Microwaves are used extensively in satellite communication systems.
- The experiment measured how different materials block microwaves.
- Microwave transmission can be affected by heavy rain and obstacles.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- Microwaves are a kind of electromagnetic wave.
- Some phones use microwaves to send signals.
- Water gets hot when it absorbs microwaves.
- Microwaves have shorter wavelengths than radio waves.
- Scientists use microwaves in many machines.
adjective
technical
C1
property
5
relating to microwave technology
About machines or systems that use microwave energy or microwave signals.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
microwave [technology/equipment/system]
आम गलती:
Learners may think *"microwave"* as an adjective always refers to kitchen ovens. In technical contexts it usually means related to microwave radiation or signals, not cooking.
समानार्थी शब्द
radiofrequency (Covers a broader range of frequencies; not limited to the microwave band.)
विलोम शब्द
optical (Refers to systems using visible or near-visible light, contrasting with microwave-based systems.)
शब्द-संयोजन
microwave antenna
|microwave engineering
|microwave link
|microwave circuit
|microwave communication
विषय
science
|technology
|communication
उदाहरण
- She specializes in microwave engineering and antenna design.
- The company built a microwave link between the two towers.
- Microwave circuits must be carefully designed to minimize loss.
- They tested the new radar in a microwave laboratory.
- Microwave communication systems are sensitive to obstacles in the signal path.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- He works on microwave communication systems.
- The engineer designs microwave antennas.
- This is a microwave test lab at the university.
- They study microwave signals in this course.
- Microwave technology is used in many devices.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
microwave
IPA
GB/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/
US/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
mi - crowave (2 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (mi)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: microwave
- Plural: microwaves
Verb
- Base: microwave
- 3rd Person Singular: microwaves
- Present Participle: microwaving
- Past: microwaved
शब्द परिवार
Forms
microwaves
noun
microwaving
verb
microwaved
verb
Related words
microwaveable
adjective
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
microwave dinner
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv dˈɪnɚ/
fixed phrase
single-serve dinner for microwaving
A single meal in a box or tray that you heat in a microwave for dinner.
उदाहरण
- He ate a microwave dinner in front of the TV.
- On busy nights we just have microwave dinners.
- She keeps a few microwave dinners at work for late shifts.
microwave meal
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv mˈil/
fixed phrase
ready-made meal for microwaving
A ready meal that you only need to heat in a microwave before eating.
उदाहरण
- I grabbed a microwave meal from the freezer because I was too tired to cook.
- He lives on microwave meals during exam season.
- The supermarket has a big range of cheap microwave meals.
microwave oven
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv ˈʌvən/
fixed phrase
electric appliance for quick cooking
A kitchen machine that uses microwaves to heat or cook food.
उदाहरण
- They installed a microwave oven above the stove to save space.
- The recipe says you can use either a microwave oven or a regular oven.
- Her first big purchase for the new flat was a microwave oven.
microwave popcorn
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv pˈɑpkˌɔɹn/
fixed phrase
bagged popcorn for microwaving
Popcorn in a paper bag that you put in the microwave to make it pop.
उदाहरण
- We made some microwave popcorn before starting the movie.
- Microwave popcorn is quick, but it can burn easily if you leave it too long.
- She prefers air-popped popcorn to microwave popcorn.
microwave popcorn
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv pˈɑpkˌɔɹn/
fixed phrase
popcorn made in a microwave
popcorn you cook in the microwave
उदाहरण
- He put a bag of microwave popcorn in for two minutes.
- Microwave popcorn is quick, but it can burn easily if you forget it.
microwave radiation
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
electromagnetic energy in microwave band
Energy in the form of waves in the microwave range, used in ovens, phones, and radar.
उदाहरण
- Microwave radiation causes water molecules to vibrate and heat up.
- The study looked at possible health effects of long-term exposure to microwave radiation.
- Shielding is used to stop microwave radiation from leaking out of the oven.
microwave safe
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv sˈeɪf/
fixed phrase
safe to use in microwave oven
Describes a cup, plate, or other thing that you can safely put in a microwave oven.
उदाहरण
- Make sure the container is microwave safe before reheating your food.
- These plates are not microwave safe and may crack.
- The label says the bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe.